science
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Federal judge tosses sprawling workplace retaliation lawsuit involving CU science program
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A federal judge has dismissed on procedural grounds a lawsuit from one University of Colorado scientist that alleged whistleblower retaliation and harassment within a prominent environmental science program, as well as more serious accusations of potential espionage and bribery. Justin J.E. Mabie works as a research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences,…
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Space Symposium speakers: The future of space exploration depends on private companies
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NASA personnel, company executives and leaders of foreign space agencies stressed at the Space Symposium Wednesday that the future of human space exploration depends on commercial space operations. Rich Cooper, Vice President of Strategic Communications & Outreach for the Space Foundation, joins Gazette reporters Wayne Heilman and Dennis Huspeni for a recap of Wednesday’s events…
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NASA, intelligence leaders discuss global threats, space exploration at Space Symposium in Colorado Springs
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Leaders at NASA and within the intelligence community spoke at the 37th Space Symposium Tuesday about the importance of building global as well as private-public partnerships in the space community and across industries. Rich Cooper, Vice President of Strategic Communications & Outreach for the Space Foundation, joins Gazette reporters Wayne Heilman and Dennis Huspeni for…
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West megadrought worsens to driest in at least 1,200 years
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The American West’s megadrought deepened so much last year that it is now the driest in at least 1,200 years and is a worst-case climate change scenario playing out live, a new study finds. A dramatic drying in 2021 – about as dry as 2002 and one of the driest years ever recorded for the…
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How Colorado’s congressional delegation voted this week
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H.R. 1: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act This was a vote to pass H.R. 1 in the House. The Republican-controlled House gave final approval to the $1.5-trillion tax bill promoted by President Donald Trump as the biggest tax overhaul in 30 years. The bill slashes taxes for corporations and wealthy persons but gives only a…
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? Climate change debate heats up race to decide majority on CU Board of Regents
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The pivotal at-large race to determine control of the University of Colorado Board of Regents could hinge on concerns about climate change and free speech. Former Democratic state Rep. Alice Madden injected climate change into the race early on with jabs at the board’s 5-4 Republican majority. The board voted last year against changing the…
